Resources & Links

CyberTiplineis toll-free line to report information about sexual exploitation of children on the web or other child pornography. 1-800-LOST to report sexually exploited, abused, or missing children. http://www.cybertipline.com

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) http://www.ncmec.org National clearinghouse for information on missing children and prevention of child victimization. Website offers wealth of child protection information. Offers toll-free phone and web response to report sexual exploitation, abuse, or abduction of children.

The Center for Family Services SAFE Kids Program: The SAFE Kids program is the only program in Palm Beach County recognized by the Florida Department of Health Children’s Medical Services as an official Sexual Abuse Treatment Provider (SATP). SAFE Kids specializes in treating victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, and child witness to domestic violence. In addition, we provide treatment for sexually abused reactive children (SARC), victims of rape / sexual assault, adults molested as children (AMAC), and victims of other types of crimes.

The Nancy J. Cotterman Centeris Broward County’s Children’s Advocacy Center and Certified Rape Crisis Center. It is the mission of the NJCC to improve and enhance the quality of life for victims of sexual assault and child abuse through effective forensically sensitive interventions, implemented by professionals specializing in the fields of sexual assault and child abuse. NJCC provides a safe, non-threatening environment for victims and supportive family members. Services are intended to assist in matters of public safety and to help individuals and families in their recovery. NJCC provides the following services at no charge to victims, and their non-offending family members.

S.E.S.A.M.E., Inc. is a leading national voice for the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment of students by teachers and other school staff. http://www.sesamenet.org/

NEST- National Educators To Stop Trafficking: To get human trafficking prevention education in every school and youth organization in the United States that empowers and equips youth with the knowledge and skills to stand up against sex trafficking and ultimately create a culture that supports a world free of gender-based violence. http://nesteducators.org/

Mothers of Sexually Abused Children(MOSAC) http://www.mosac.net The MOSAC site is designed specifically for mothers who have experienced the sexual abuse of one of their children. Life is difficult for mothers following the disclosure of a child’s abuse, and they often have few, if any, resources available to them. This site is designed to be a comprehensive source of information about sexual abuse and to offer support and resources.

Jeffery Herman, Esq. http://www.HermanLaw.com Jeffrey M. Herman is a nationally-recognized trial lawyer and advocate for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. He devotes 100% of his practice to representing survivors of sexual abuse, and has had the honor of advocating for hundreds of these brave men, women and children. He is the founding partner of Herman, Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A., a national, Miami-based law firm with decades of combined experience representing people seeking justice and healing from the wounds of abuse.

The National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) http://www.nationalcac.org Non-profit agency providing prevention, intervention, and treatment services to abused children and their families. Was the nation’s first Children’s Advocacy Center.

http://sesamenet.org/index.html S.E.S.A.M.E. Stop Educator Sexual Abuse, Misconduct and Exploitation: is working to pass legislation that will increase safety for children in schools by preventing teachers accused of sexual abuse from moving to another school district without his or her new employer being alerted to the allegations of misconduct. Known as “passing the trash,” this happens far too often and it must be stopped.

http://www.Child-Safety-For-Parents.com This site is dedicated to helping parents protect their kids from child molesters and pedophiles, and understand the growing problem of missing kids. Find statistics, facts, tips and advice from experts and parents alike.

http://birdsandbeesandkids.com At birds and bees and kids, parents and other adults will learn how to talk to the kids in their care about sexuality, love, and relationships. Amy Lang MA

Bullying Resources:

Positive Pocket http://www.PositivePocket.org This website was started by a student that went through KidSafe’s 8 week program and wanted to share with the world how KidSafe helped her find her voice.